Salute To The General
Chapter 3342 No Return

Her pretty face blushed slightly as she tried to calm her emotions. In a soft voice, she asked, "Mr. Cross, since you've ordered the alliance to advance toward the headquarters starting tomorrow, how confident are you in winning this decisive battle?"

Nathan smiled and replied, "I'm not too confident. Probably only about 50% sure."

Hepburn nodded. A fifty percent chance was already quite significant. After all, they were facing the Patriarch of vampires, Herod, known as the world's strongest being. Hepburn curiously asked, "I wonder if you have any tactical plans you could share with me in advance." Nathan turned to look at Hepburn and said calmly, "There's no need for any tactics or plans. My approach is simple and crude. After arriving in the Eternal Darkness region, all of you will lead the alliance and standby while I personally duel with Herod."

"If I defeat Herod, you all shall lead the alliance to launch a full-scale attack, wiping out the vampires in one fell swoop; if I can't defeat Herod and die in the duel, then you all should act accordingly." What?

Hepburn's eyes widened in surprise and anxiety. "Commander Cross, how could we possibly let you face Herod in a duel all by yourself."

Nathan interrupted, "There's nothing wrong with that. This is the best solution."

"If I can slay Herod, then the disaster of the vampires can be declared over with just one final assault from the alliance; if I fail, I have done my best, and I must entrust the task to all of you from then on."

Hepburn looked at Nathan, unable to

speak for a long time. She was a bit

puzzled. Nathan seemed to have changed since his return, but she could not quite put her finger on what exactly had changed. She had a faint feeling that Nathan seemed to harbor a deep hatred for the vampires, as if he could not wait to personally slaughter Herod and put an end to the turmoil brought by the vampires. In order to put an end to it all, Nathan seemed to have cast aside all concerns for life and death. She could not understand why the always unwavering Nathan would take such a risky move.

In truth, she did not know Nathan was infected with the blood virus. Not just any blood virus, but of a King-class vampire, which had transformed his body's constitution into that of a vampire. Novem had treated and modified his body, concealing some of his vampire traits. Nathan appeared no different from an ordinary person on the outside. However, he knew he had already become a vampire.

The discomfort brought by the

change in identity, along with the hatred toward the vampires, made him extremely tired of the vampires that altered his fate. Therefore, he was no longer afraid of death. All he wanted was to personally put an end to the conflict caused by the vampires. Even so, an extreme thought would sometimes cross his mind. If he, who had already become a vampire, could not return to being a normal human, then perhaps dying on the battlefield would be the best outcome.

This was also why he firmly decided to go all in and fight a decisive battle with Herod. If he won, so would all of humanity. If he lost, he had given his best effort. Death would not be a bad outcome. The next day, the alliance army began to assemble under the command of War Gods. Immediately after, they proceeded in an orderly manner, continuously advancing toward the distant

vampire headquarters once again. In the vampire headquarters, Herod

was dining with Max and a few other King-Class vampires gathered around a long table.

Just then, Lena entered the hall in high heels. Herod frowned slightly.

"Didn't I say not to come in and disturb us during mealtimes unless it's a matter of great importance?" Lena spoke humbly yet confidently, "Patriarch Herod, I'm afraid I must trouble you for a moment."

Nathan has killed our emissary, Macauley, and he is now leading the human alliance army toward us. It seems Nathan is going all out, ready for a duel."

Upon hearing this, Herod was momentarily taken aback. A cold smile appeared on his face as he put down his knife and fork. Picking up the white napkin from the table, he wiped the bloodstain from the corner of his mouth and sneered. "Heh, he actually came to die willingly. Well, then. I'll grant him his wish." After saying that, he instructed Max and the others, "We have guests coming over. You all should get ready and join me in welcoming them shortly."

Max and several vampire princes said in unison, "Yes, Patriarch Herod."